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HY59 ULR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

180,321 mi
Last recorded180,321 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 ULR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 180,321 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 180,321 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 177,747 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 177,243 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 176,700 miles

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2022 175,514 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 172,686 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 168,551 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 144,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 130,864 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 114,999 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 110,634 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 108,524 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 103,439 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 95,803 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 95,594 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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HY59 ULR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 142,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY59 ULR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY59 ULR registered?

HY59 ULR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is HY59 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 ULR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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